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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
38
Canon SX220 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Key Specs

Canon SX220 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • n/ag - 106 x 59 x 33mm
  • Introduced February 2011
Sony TF1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.6-4.7) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX220 HS and Sony TF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Canon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX220 HS (12MP) and TF1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX220 HS was introduced 3 years before the TF1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX220 HS scores against the TF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX220 HS over the Sony TF1

 SX220 HS TF1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony TF1 over the Canon SX220 HS

 TF1 SX220 HS 
AnnouncedJune 2013February 2011Fresher by 28 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX220 HS and Sony TF1

 SX220 HS TF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX220 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has sizing of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX220 HS and Sony TF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX220 HS against the TF1.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX220 HS and TF1 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX220 HS and TF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony TF1 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX220 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Portrait photography features
Sony TF1 Portrait photography features
38
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detect autofocus
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Street photography factors
Sony TF1 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (152g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX220 HS
Sports photography with Sony TF1
36
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low fps (3.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Travel photography factors
Sony TF1 Travel photography factors
60
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery power (210 per charge)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
environment sealing
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX220 HS Landscape photography features
Sony TF1 Landscape photography features
42
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX220 HS as a Vlogging camera
Sony TF1 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
33
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (152 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SX220 HS vs Sony TF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX220 HS and Sony TF1
 Canon SX220 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model Canon SX220 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2011-02-07 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.6-4.7
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II TG TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30,120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 152 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 59 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.3" x 1.3") 102 x 62 x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 photos 240 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/ MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $399 $266